Allods Online

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a highly variable experience in Allods Online, with performance swinging dramatically based on resolution and quality preset. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of excellent frame rates at 1080p, but the demanding Ultra preset and 4K resolution expose significant limitations. This analysis examines the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 184 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 68 FPS, and then drops further to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU can push high frame rates at lower resolutions, the Arc B570’s rendering workload becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 144 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows with 91 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 57 FPS at 1080p and collapsing to 36 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p consistently costs roughly 35-40% of the frame rate across all presets, while the jump to 4K from 1440p costs an additional 47-50% of the remaining performance.

This pattern suggests a balanced bottleneck shift. At 1080p Low, the Core i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads are likely the primary constraint, as the GPU has ample headroom. At 4K Ultra, the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly overwhelmed, with the average FPS falling below playable thresholds. For users targeting 4K, the data indicates that only Low settings provide a smooth experience, while 1440p users should stick to Medium or lower for consistent frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 20% of configurations. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 68, meaning the Core i3-12100F outperforms 68% of all processors in the database, but the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the game’s specific demands and the GPU’s performance characteristics at higher settings.

The combo’s relative standing is interesting when compared to the individual component benchmarks. The Arc B570 has a percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the same tier as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 (-0.1% delta). Despite these respectable standalone scores, the in-game ranking suggests that Allods Online does not scale well with this hardware pairing, particularly at the Ultra preset where the average FPS drops below 60 at all resolutions.

The ranking reflects the reality of the measured data: this combo excels at 1080p Low and Medium, achieving 184 and 144 FPS respectively, but falls short of what many users would consider high-end performance at 4K. The 2231st position out of 2775 combos indicates that while the hardware is capable, there are many other tested pairings that deliver better results in this specific MMORPG.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1674 in single-core, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3444 and a multithread score of 14015.

In Allods Online, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 184. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. The 3DMark results support this: 4-thread score of 2859 and 8-thread score of 4026 indicate that the processor’s 4 cores can handle moderate thread counts well, though the max-thread score of 4023 shows limited scaling beyond 8 threads.

The single-thread performance is critical for an MMORPG like Allods Online, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and UI rendering. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 and Geekbench single-core score of 1932 are solid for a 12th Gen i3, and they translate to the high 1080p frame rates seen in the data. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz helps maintain responsiveness in crowded scenes, though the 58 W TDP suggests the processor can sustain these clocks without excessive thermal throttling.

Interestingly, the CPU’s benchmark rivals include the Intel Core i5-9500 (0.3% higher average score) and the Intel Core 3 N355 (0% delta), indicating that the i3-12100F sits in a competitive mid-range tier. For Allods Online, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid being the primary bottleneck at 1080p, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the limiting component, as evidenced by the proportional frame rate drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide range of performance across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 184 FPS, Medium achieves 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165, High reaches 91 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS. The 1080p results are the strongest for this combo, with even Ultra maintaining a playable 57 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down significantly. Low averages 116 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a range of 77 to 104, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p remains smooth, but High and Ultra begin to show strain, with Ultra approaching the lower bounds of playability.

At 3840x2160, the results are mixed. Low settings manage 61 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 55, High falls to 30 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 19 FPS. The 4K data indicates that this combo is not suited for high-quality 4K gaming, as even Medium cannot maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is notably problematic across all resolutions. At 1080p, it loses 53% of the frame rate compared to High (57 vs 91 FPS), and at 1440p, it loses 37% compared to High (36 vs 57 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact the Arc B570’s performance, possibly related to its 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs being insufficient for the added load.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In Allods Online, the GPU’s role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Low result of 61 FPS versus 1080p Low’s 184 FPS shows a 67% reduction, which is primarily due to the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth limitations. The Arc B570’s 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are competitive for its class, but the 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest for 4K workloads.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the same performance tier as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 (-0.1% delta), with a PassMark G3D score of 14195. However, the in-game results show that Allods Online’s Ultra preset is particularly punishing, dropping the average FPS to 19 at 4K. This could be due to the game’s use of certain DirectX features or the GPU’s driver overhead in specific rendering paths.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, memory pressure may contribute to the low frame rates. The measured data shows that the GPU scales poorly with increasing resolution, suggesting that users should prioritize lower resolutions or settings to achieve smooth gameplay with this card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 144 FPS average with a minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios. High preset at 91 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 57 FPS may cause noticeable dips in busy areas.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, with 91 FPS average and a minimum of 77 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at 116 FPS are smoother but sacrifice visual quality, while High at 57 FPS is borderline and Ultra at 36 FPS is not recommended for consistent play.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset is recommended, averaging 61 FPS. Medium at 47 FPS is playable but may feel sluggish, while High (30 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) are not suitable for most users. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Overall, the Medium preset at 1080p provides the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, with 144 FPS average and 122 FPS minimum. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low at 1080p offers 184 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets except Ultra achieve above 57 FPS, with Low, Medium, and High exceeding 91 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium average 116 and 91 FPS respectively, while High and Ultra fall below 60. At 3840x2160, only Low averages above 60 FPS at 61.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: The Ultra preset causes a significant performance penalty. At 1080p, it drops from 91 FPS (High) to 57 FPS (Ultra), a 37% reduction. At 1440p, it drops from 57 to 36 FPS, and at 4K, it drops from 30 to 19 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 184 FPS, suggesting the CPU is the primary limiter. The Core i3-12100F’s 4 cores and 8 threads are likely maxed out at this frame rate, as the GPU has significant headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2231 out of 2775 tested combos in Allods Online, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750. Its percentile ranking is 65 among all GPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset records a minimum FPS of 122 at 1080p, 77 at 1440p, and 40 at 4K, with corresponding maximums of 165, 104, and 55 FPS.